Senior Estimator Opportunity | Leading T2 Head Contractor

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected contractor and play a key role within their estimating team, working across a diverse range of projects nationally and supporting the delivery of complex builds across multiple sectors.

The Role

Working as part of an experienced estimating team, you will be responsible for:

- Preparing accurate hard dollar tenders from concept through to submission.
- Developing cost plans throughout the project lifecycle.
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
- Engaging with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
- Identifying risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives.
- Working closely with clients, consultants and internal delivery teams to achieve the best project outcomes.
- Supporting the wider pre-construction function on a variety of bids and negotiated opportunities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 head contracting environment.
- Solid technical estimating capability, with experience delivering detailed cost plans and hard dollar tenders from first principles.
- Demonstrated experience pricing complex projects across sectors such as health,



commercial, industrial, data centres and education.
- Robust understanding of construction methodologies, project specifications, design documentation and buildability considerations.
- Ability to interpret architectural, structural and services drawings, identify project risks, and develop accurate cost estimates.
- Experience managing subcontractor engagement, reviewing trade packages, analysing quotes and negotiating competitive pricing.
- High attention to detail with the ability to deliver accurate estimates within tight tender deadlines.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify cost opportunities, risks and potential project constraints.
- A cooperative approach with the ability to work closely with pre-construction teams, clients, consultants and subcontractors.

What's on Offer

- Join a respected Tier 2 contractor with a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming work.
- Work across a diverse range of sectors and project types.
- Be part of an established, collaborative pre-construction team.
- Long-term career progression within a business that promotes from within.
- Competitive salary package and a supportive team culture.

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📌 Senior Estimator (Sydney)
🏢 Redpath Partners
📍 Sydney